Florham Park, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Jets signed first-round draft pick Quinton Coples to a four-year contract on Thursday.

Coples, a defensive end out of North Carolina, was selected by the Jets with the 16th overall pick in last month's draft.

A First Team All-ACC selection in both 2010 and 2011, Coples notched 17 1/2 sacks during his last two seasons at North Carolina.

05/17 20:31:03 ET